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KYLE CHEMERIKA

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Kyle is a researcher currently undertaking an undergraduate degree in Rhetoric & Communications at the University of Winnipeg. His focuses are on the effects of social media, conspiracy theories, and propaganda on the radicalization process.

Overview: Undergraduate student studying Rhetoric and Communications at the University of Winnipeg. Seeking employment to further develop and synthesize writing, research, and academic skills.

Relevant Experience:
 Academic and professional writing and editing
 Analyzing datasets and independent information to arrive at conclusions based on evidence
 Synthesizing ideas, research, and citations to form thought-provoking arguments
 Managing deadlines to fulfil delivery requirements
 Accurately citing references in various formats including MLA, APA, and Hansard style
 Avid and focused reader and watcher of various news sources
 Familiar and literate with social media and technology

Engagement and Employment:
Enrolled Bachelor of Arts in Rhetoric and Communications University of Winnipeg
 Maintaining 4.2 GPA
 Streamlined personal process for writing, from brainstorming to essay production
 Managed school workload with employment
 Proofread and edited other student essays
 Completed assignments early

Sept 2022 - Present Transcriber/Proofreader Hansard, Manitoba Legislative Assembly
 Learned and applied Hansard style in formatting and editing
 Collaborated with editors and finalists to ensure the highest detail and quality of archival record
 Set and surpassed independent goals for speed and accuracy
 Fulfilled prescribed time limits to ensure next day publication

Mar 2020 – Aug 2022 Server Supervisor Miss Brown’s Hot-Pressed Sandwiches
 Greeted and served all customers with an emphasis on customer experience
 Trained new front-of-house staff and ensured consistency with procedures
 Developed a sense of community with regular customers and other employees
 Worked to make each customer interaction unique and memorable
 Performed closely with Chefs and cooks to ensure the quality of all food served
 Memorized menus

Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 Bartender Tipsy Cow
 Served alcohol and food to patrons
 Hand crafted the variety of cocktails available on the menu
 Created a warm and welcoming environment for guests and employees
 Encouraged a positive and interactive experience with guests
 Explored and implemented new and exciting cocktail recipes

Nov 2017 – Jan 2019 Supervisor IQ’s Café & Billiards
 Scheduled, hired, and managed employees
 Devised new lean business practices
 Settled customer disputes
 Handled company deposits
 Managed stocking and ordering

Sept 2011 – Nov 2017 Courier First Choice Courier & Messenger
 Delivered superior customer service
 Managed extended hours and heavy workloads
 Demonstrated problem-solving abilities to fulfill challenging deliveries
 Navigated challenging, outmoded business techniques

Sept 2010 – Mar 2016 Combat Engineer Canadian Forces Primary Reserves
 Gained valuable teamwork experience, including leadership skills
 Performed under extreme stress
 Employed complex mathematics to determine safe and effective explosive charges